Playa Colorado surf break

Playa Colorado surfForecast / Tola Province / Nicaragua

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 16 May 2026 CST
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Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
208
175
203
203
140
114
114
147
109
80
208
161
161
198
139
178
212
169
164
155
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
E
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
E
25
E
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:01PM2.66m
2:36AM2.33m
2:51PM2.74m
3:26AM2.40m
3:42PM2.75m
4:17AM2.43m
4:33PM2.70m
5:10AM2.43m
5:26PM2.60m
6:04AM2.39m
6:21PM2.46m
7:01AM2.33m
7:18PM2.30m
Low Tide
8:27PM0.04m
8:34AM0.18m
9:16PM-0.04m
9:25AM0.13m
10:06PM-0.07m
10:18AM0.13m
10:57PM-0.05m
11:12AM0.19m
11:49PM0.03m
12:09PM0.29m
00:42AM0.15m
1:09PM0.41m
1:39AM0.28m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
Temp °C
33
33
29
33
34
29
32
34
29
32
34
28
32
33
28
32
33
28
32
33
29
32
31
27
30
31
27
30
32
28
30
32
26
30
31
26
31
32
28
31
33
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
215
208
175
203
203
140
114
114
84
75
74
208
161
161
198
139
178
212
169
164
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
15
15
14
6
13
9
8
69
147
109
80
73
82
83
77
49
61
30
28
27
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
15
15
15
50
50
11
10
17
17
9
9
9
7
4
3
7
7
4
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.5
E
3
0.8
NE
4
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
Energy kJ
23
23
19
29
26
16
18
16
16
24
19
16
24
19
17
23
12
5
16
11
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
56
79
79
67
85
79
67
85
67
67
67
67
67
67
63
66
66
56
37
47
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Tola Province
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Nicaragua
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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